§ 46. Mr. Sorensenasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that a section of the German people has always been hostile to Nazi policy, and should be encouraged by our continued recognition of that fact; and whether he will take steps to avoid the complete identification between the German people and their Government in all statements of Government policy?
§ The Prime MinisterIn my speech at the Mansion House on 9th January I pointed out that the Allies had no vindictive designs against the German people, but that, on the other hand, the German people must realise that the responsibility for the prolongation of this war and of the suffering it may bring is theirs as well as that of the tyrants who stand over them. This remains the attitude of His Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. SorensenWhile appreciating the Prime Minister's reply, might I ask whether he is not aware that, contrary to the statement he himself made in the early part of the war, the word apparently has now gone out that Government spokesmen shall endeavour to impress upon the British public that all Germans are as vile as their Nazi rulers? Is it not desirable to recognise that there are decent elements in Germany and that the discrimination shall still be made?
§ The Prime MinisterI have stated the attitude of His Majesty's Government and I have not anything to add to that.